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US11957220B2
US11957220B2 US17/295,998 US201917295998A US11957220B2 US 11957220 B2 US11957220 B2 US 11957220B2 US 201917295998 A US201917295998 A US 201917295998A US 11957220 B2 US11957220 B2 US 11957220B2
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A44—HABERDASHERY; JEWELLERY
    • A44C—PERSONAL ADORNMENTS, e.g. JEWELLERY; COINS
    • A44C5/00—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps
    • A44C5/14—Bracelets; Wrist-watch straps; Fastenings for bracelets or wrist-watch straps characterised by the way of fastening to a wrist-watch or the like
    • A44C5/145—Hooks
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G04—HOROLOGY
    • G04B—MECHANICALLY-DRIVEN CLOCKS OR WATCHES; MECHANICAL PARTS OF CLOCKS OR WATCHES IN GENERAL; TIME PIECES USING THE POSITION OF THE SUN, MOON OR STARS
    • G04B37/00—Cases
    • G04B37/14—Suspending devices, supports or stands for time-pieces insofar as they form part of the case
    • G04B37/1486—Arrangements for fixing to a bracelet

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  • the present invention relates to an end piece, in particular an end piece arranged to be removably secured to a bar.
  • end piece designates an element arranged at the end of a part allowing assembly with another element, in particular with a bar.
  • the first link and the last link of a bracelet strand constitute examples of end pieces. These links are generally formed differently from the other links of the bracelet, in order to allow assembly with the watch case and/or the clasp.
  • Another example of an end piece is an element at the end of a strand of a leather goods item.
  • the element at the end of a shoulder strap or handle, by which it can be connected to a handbag, is yet another example of an end piece.
  • the end piece can be secured, sometimes removably, to a bar.
  • this bar may form part of a clasp, the end piece thus being able to be secured to the clasp.
  • the bar can also form part of a watch case, the end piece thus being able to be secured to the watch case.
  • bar indicates a substantially linear element, for example an axis.
  • a bar may be an element distinct from a watch case and connected (for example removably) to the watch case.
  • a bar may also be an element of a one-piece watch case, which cannot be detached from the watch case.
  • the end piece is generally linked, for example removably, to a part. It therefore makes it possible to link the part to a bar.
  • Non-limiting examples of parts that can be linked or removably attached to a bar via an end piece include: a strand of a bracelet, for example a strand of a wristwatch, or in general a strand of a leather goods item; a bracelet link, generally formed differently from an end piece, for example a link of a wristwatch or in general a link of a leather goods item; a bracelet; a necklace, etc.
  • Document DE640024 describes a device intended to be removably secured to a bar.
  • This device comprises a cylinder, each end of which surrounds a semi-cylinder, having a protuberance carrying a coil spring.
  • This device also comprises a grip part arranged to be manipulated by a user in order to unlock the device.
  • This part is as one with a locking mechanism. The movement to lock and unlock the device is a rotational movement.
  • Document FR2634360 relates to means for securing a watch bracelet to a watch case.
  • These means comprise a cylindrical body and a locking washer for this cylindrical body.
  • This cylindrical body and this washer are coaxial and are each mounted on a pivot shaft, the ends of which are accommodated in the case by means of a coil spring.
  • the assembly is kept in the locked position by an axial projection of the washer, a radial surface of which is intended to bear against a radial surface of an axial stop of the cylindrical body.
  • the bracelet can be secured to the cylindrical body thanks to the presence, on the surface of the cylindrical body, of an axial channel delimited by a projection directed tangentially to the cylinder and parallel to the channel. This channel is intended to receive a portion of a securing bracket connected to the bracelet, while the projection is intended to be accommodated in the cutaway of the securing bracket.
  • An aim of the present invention is to provide an end piece which enables the user to understand that it has been successfully secured to a bar.
  • One aim of the present invention is to propose an end piece which can be removably secured to a bar by the user without requiring any tools.
  • One aim of the present invention is to propose an end piece which can be easily miniaturized and/or which can be adapted to elegant watches or watches for women.
  • One aim of the present invention is to propose an end piece which is compatible with existing watch cases, in particular watch cases comprising horns and a bar on each side, for securing the bracelet strands.
  • One aim of the present invention is to propose an end piece which is compatible with existing bracelets.
  • One aim of the present invention is to propose an end piece whose locking mechanism is not visible to the user when the part (for example a bracelet) is worn.
  • the end piece according to the invention is arranged to be removably secured to a bar, and comprises:
  • the locking mechanism permits both locking and unlocking of the rotation of the rotating part.
  • the end piece can be handled directly by the user, without the need for any tools. To secure it to the bar, it is sufficient for the user to advance the bar into the channel of the end piece.
  • the user can actuate a locking element of the locking mechanism, for example via a grip part, for example by moving it linearly outwards, that is to say by moving it away from the rotating part, in particular along an axis parallel to the bar. It thus allows the rotating part to rotate in a direction opposite to that which had allowed the securing, which makes it possible to detach the end piece from the bar.
  • the parts of the end piece according to the invention can be easily miniaturized, so that the end piece according to the invention can also be adapted to elegant watches or watches for women.
  • the end piece according to the invention can be secured to a bar.
  • This bar may for example be the small metal rod which is already secured between the horns of the case and on which the bracelet is fitted. If this bar is not present in an existing watch case, it can be added, for example by securing it by welding or by any other removable or non-removable securing means, to the horns or in general to the watch case.
  • the end piece according to the invention is therefore compatible or can be made compatible with existing watch cases, provided that these cases comprise a bar or that this bar can be added.
  • the locking mechanism is not visible to the user.
  • This end piece is therefore safe, because the risk of inadvertent detachment is very low or even zero, and improves the appearance of the part in which it is inserted, for example a bracelet of a wristwatch.
  • the rotating part comprises a first surface (for example comprising the groove), and the locking mechanism comprises:
  • the relative position between the second surface and the second locking element changes until the second locking element cooperates with the first locking element so as to block the rotation of the rotating part in the locking position.
  • the first locking element is a hole in the second surface and the second locking element is a lever, one end of the lever facing the second surface.
  • the relative position between the second surface and the lever changes until the lever drops into the hole, thus blocking the rotation of the rotating part in the locking position.
  • the lever falls into the hole, it makes an audible click which allows the user to understand that the securing has been carried out successfully.
  • the rotating part has an asymmetric shape arranged to block or release the bar.
  • the rotating part comprises a groove extending in the direction of the axis, the groove comprising a first bottom.
  • the end piece comprises an entry surface, this entry surface comprising a recess and the channel, the channel comprising a second bottom and two lateral surfaces, the rotating part being engaged in the recess.
  • the first bottom in the release position, is opposite the entry surface or one of the two lateral surfaces of the end piece, and in the locking position, the first bottom is located opposite the second bottom, so that both the first bottom and the second bottom surround the bar, thus securing the end piece to the bar.
  • the actuation of the second locking element during the detachment of the end piece from the bar is carried out from below.
  • the expression “from below” indicates the part which is in contact with the user when the bracelet is worn.
  • the actuation of the second locking element during the detachment of the end piece from the bar is carried out laterally, that is to say along an axis substantially parallel to the bar, or in other words perpendicular to the main direction of the part to which the end piece according to the invention can be attached (for example the length of a bracelet of a wristwatch).
  • the locking mechanism is arranged to act in a direction parallel to the bar, the second locking element allowing unlocking of the end piece being movable parallel to the bar and being located under one face of the end piece, which face is intended to be against the user when the end piece is worn by the user.
  • the user when securing the end piece to the bar, the user can cause the bar to engage in the end piece by bringing the end piece to the bar from above (that is to say, by the part which is not in contact with the user when wearing the part, for example a bracelet).
  • the present invention also relates to a system comprising
  • the bar is dimensioned so that when the bar advances in the channel, it comes into contact with the rotating part, causing it to rotate about the axis.
  • the system also comprises a part linked to the end piece according to the invention, for example a bracelet, in particular a bracelet for a wristwatch.
  • the locking mechanism is not visible to the user when the part is worn.
  • the present invention also relates to a method for removably securing an end piece to a bar, the end piece comprising
  • FIG. 1 shows an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the end piece according to the invention.
  • FIG. 2 shows another perspective view of an embodiment of the end piece according to the invention.
  • FIG. 3 shows a side view of the embodiment of the end piece of FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 4 shows a view from below of the embodiment of the end piece of FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 5 shows a view from above of the embodiment of the end piece of FIG. 2 .
  • FIG. 6 shows a side view of the embodiment of the end piece of FIG. 1 , when the end piece is not secured to a bar.
  • FIG. 7 shows the side view of FIG. 6 , when the end piece is secured to a bar (not shown).
  • FIG. 8 shows the side view of FIG. 6 , when the end piece is detached from a bar (not shown).
  • FIG. 1 shows an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the end piece 200 according to the invention. It can be removably secured to a bar, for example a watch case bar (not shown). At least part of the bar is intended to engage in the channel 22 of the end piece 200 .
  • a bar for example a watch case bar (not shown). At least part of the bar is intended to engage in the channel 22 of the end piece 200 .
  • the end piece 200 comprises a rotating part 10 , which has an essentially cylindrical shape, for example in the shape of a roller.
  • This rotating part 10 is arranged to rotate about an axis 19 .
  • the axis is substantially parallel to the channel 22 of the end piece 200 (and therefore to the bar).
  • the axis 19 is arranged to link the rotating part 10 to the end piece 200 .
  • the rotating part 10 comprises:
  • the groove 11 makes it possible to block or release the bar. It should however be understood that the presence of this groove 11 is not necessary to block or release the bar, and that the rotating part 10 could have a shape arranged to block or release the bar, for example an asymmetrical shape, without necessarily comprising a groove.
  • the first locking element 170 is a hole, in particular a blind hole, in the surface S 2 . This can be obtained for example by drilling the surface S 2 . In the example shown, this hole 170 is located at the end of a guide groove 17 in the surface S 2 .
  • a second locking element 16 is located opposite and/or in contact with the second surface S 2 .
  • the second locking element is a lever 16 , one end of which is in contact with the second surface S 2 under the action of an elastic element (the spring 18 in the example shown).
  • the diameter of the rotating part 10 is not constant along its length. Indeed, its diameter is larger at the ends, so as to have more room for cooperation between the first locking element and the second locking element.
  • the second surface S 2 of the rotating part 10 is substantially perpendicular to the axis 19 , however according to variants, the angle between the second surface S 2 and the axis 19 may be different from 90°.
  • the rotating part 10 is accommodated in a recess 21 provided in the end piece 200 .
  • the end piece 200 comprises holes 24 (only one of which is visible in FIG. 1 ), which serve for receiving the axis 19 .
  • the axis is therefore inserted into these holes 24 and then into a hole 14 passing through the rotating part 10 , so as to allow the rotating part 10 to be secured to the end piece 200 .
  • Other connection means can be provided to link (directly or indirectly) the rotating part 10 to the end piece 200 via the axis 19 .
  • the channel 22 of the end piece 200 comprises a bottom 220 . This can be obtained by cutting away the end piece 200 , in particular its entry surface 23 .
  • the spring 18 (or any other elastic element) cooperates with the lever 16 so that at rest (that is to say in the release position) the lever is pushed by the spring 18 against the second surface S 2 of the rotating part 10 .
  • the spring 18 at rest is compressed and stores elastic energy.
  • a plug 13 receives both the lever 16 and the elastic element 18 .
  • the plug 13 receives the lever 16 or the elastic element 18 .
  • the end piece 200 comprises another recess 20 for receiving the lever 16 and possibly also the elastic element 18 and the plug 13 .
  • a grip part 12 is as one with the lever 16 (or in general with the second locking element). It is arranged to be manipulated by a user to unlock the end piece 200 .
  • the grip part 12 comprises a body 120 , having a section substantially in the shape of a semi-circumference, and a ring 122 , allowing it to be connected to the lever 16 .
  • the lever 16 is inserted into the ring 122 .
  • the grip part 12 also has grooves 121 , to make it easier for the user to grip.
  • the grip part 12 is arranged to come into contact with the user. Its shape and dimensions allow it to be handled by the fingers of a user while allowing this contact with the user to be as pleasant as possible.
  • FIG. 2 shows another perspective view of an embodiment of the end piece 200 according to the invention, at rest.
  • FIG. 3 which shows a side view of the embodiment of the end piece 200 of FIG. 2
  • the bottom 110 of the groove 11 of the rotating part 10 is not located opposite the bottom of the channel 22 of the end piece 200 .
  • the bottom 110 of the groove 11 is opposite a lateral surface 221 of the channel 22 of the end piece 200 .
  • FIG. 6 which illustrates another side view of the embodiment of the end piece 200
  • the bottom 110 of the groove 11 of the rotating part is substantially opposite the entry surface 23 of the end piece 200 .
  • FIG. 4 shows a view from below of the embodiment of the end piece 200 of FIG. 2 , on the user side.
  • FIG. 5 shows a view from above of the embodiment of the end piece 200 of FIG. 2 .
  • a small part of the grip part 12 is visible to the user. However, this part of the grip part 12 will be hidden by the part (for example a bracelet whose end piece represents the first link).
  • FIG. 6 shows a side view of the embodiment of the end piece 200 of FIG. 1 , when the end piece 200 is not secured to the bar.
  • the bar When the user inserts the bar into the channel 22 of the end piece 200 (or brings the end piece 200 close to the bar), the bar engages in the channel 22 , the height of the bar being smaller than the height h 2 of channel 22 .
  • the height available for advancing the bar in the channel 22 is not constant and varies between a maximum value (the height h 2 of the channel 22 at the entry surface 23 ) and a minimum value h 1 .
  • the height of the bar is between h 2 and h 1 .
  • the first bottom 110 is located opposite the second bottom 220 , so that both the first bottom 110 and the second bottom 220 surround the bar, thus securing the bar to the end piece 200 (or the end piece 200 to the bar).
  • the second surface S 2 of the rotating part 10 comprises a guide groove 17 to guide the relative movement between the second surface S 2 of the rotating part 10 and the second locking element (the lever 16 ).
  • the first locking element is a hole 170 at one end of this guide groove 17 .
  • the guide groove 17 can therefore also serve to limit the rotation of the rotary element 10 .
  • the rotating part 10 does not rotate if a bar is not engaged in the channel 22 of the end piece. In one variant, this is obtained by simple friction of the rotating part 10 against the end piece 200 .
  • the second locking element (the lever 16 for example) is moved away from the rotating part 10 as illustrated by the arrow F 2 parallel to the bar ( FIG. 8 ), therefore allowing the rotating part 10 to pivot when the second locking element is pulled out.
  • the part 10 is rotated in a direction counter to the direction of rotation during the engagement of the bar (that is to say in a direction counter to that of the arrow F 1 in FIG. 7 ).
  • the actuation of the second locking element during the detachment of the end piece 200 from the bar takes place from below the part (for example a bracelet of a wristwatch) to which the end piece 200 is linked.
  • the actuation of the second locking element during the detachment of the end piece 200 from the bar takes place laterally, that is to say parallel to the bar.
  • the recess 20 for receiving the lever 16 is arranged to allow the lever 16 to move counter to the elastic force of the elastic member 18 so as to cause it to exit from the hole 170 , the movement being substantially linear in the direction of the bar.
  • the grip part 12 experiences a force when unlocking the end piece 200 , in one variant it is made of a material which is strong in tension, for example metal. It can also be made of a hypo-allergenic material (since it comes into contact with the user's skin) and which makes it easier to grip, for example rubber.

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